🐟 What fish can you catch in Deer Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Deer Lake , PA : Largemouth bass - 11,021 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,567 reported catches Brown trout - 2,341 reported catches Bluegill - 1,889 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,859 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Deer Lake fishing reports?

The latest Deer Lake , PA fishing reports are: @Bigdoggg reported a nice Rainbow trout . @jamespalumbo reported a nice White sucker . @mikeadams1983 reported a nice Black crappie at Number Eight Reservoir . @mikeadams1983 reported a nice Black crappie at Number Eight Reservoir . @Spatzicus3 reported a nice Brown trout at Wyomissing Creek . .

Fishing in Deer Lake, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in Deer Lake , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River , Ontelaunee Reservoir , Leaser Lake , Maiden Creek , Tuscarora Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Deer Lake?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in Deer Lake

Latest Deer Lake fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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White sucker

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Black crappie

Number Eight Reservoir

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Black crappie

Number Eight Reservoir

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Brown trout

Wyomissing Creek

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Largemouth bass

Blue Marsh Lake

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Largemouth bass

Number Eight Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Mill Creek

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Rock bass

Wyomissing Creek

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Brook trout

Furnace Dam Park

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Fishing regulations in Deer Lake

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Closed

Bag limit

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15"

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Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°37′16.7″N 76°03′23.4″W

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FAQ about Deer Lake fishing

Anglers in Deer Lake, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Schuylkill River, Ontelaunee Reservoir, Leaser Lake, Maiden Creek, and Tuscarora Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Deer Lake, PA:

Largemouth bass - 11,021 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,567 reported catches
Brown trout - 2,341 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,889 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,859 reported catches

The latest Deer Lake, PA fishing reports are:

@Bigdoggg reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@jamespalumbo reported a nice White sucker.
@mikeadams1983 reported a nice Black crappie at Number Eight Reservoir.
@mikeadams1983 reported a nice Black crappie at Number Eight Reservoir.
@Spatzicus3 reported a nice Brown trout at Wyomissing Creek.

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